Cheer on your Special Olympiad

Patriot Staff

Friday

May 11, 2012 at 2:00 AM

On May 12, more than 200 track and field athletes from Cape Cod and beyond will descend on Barnstable High School to participate in the annual Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) South Section Games.

On May 12, more than 200 track and field athletes from Cape Cod and beyond will descend on Barnstable High School to participate in the annual Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) South Section Games. The Barnstable Police Department will kick off the games with the Law Enforcement Torch Run and Opening Ceremonies beginning at 10 a.m., which will also feature officer Steve O’Brien, who will sing the National Anthem, as well as the Collum Cille Pipe and Drum Band. The games include an individual track event (ranging from 25 meter assisted walk to the 3000 meter run), a field event (such as the shot put, softball throw, long jump and turbojav), and a track relay, including the Unified® 4x100 meter relay. The Special Olympics Unified® Sports program pairs individuals with and without disabilities together as teammates. Awards will be bestowed upon the athletes throughout the day as they complete each individual or relay event. Potential athletes, volunteers, donors and sponsors interested in becoming involved with Special Olympics/Cape & Islands should contact Angela Cenzalli at angela.cenzalli@specialolympicsma.org or 508-771-6322.

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